Motorcyclists killed in accidents

Two motorcyclists have been killed and another injured in separate accidents in Powys.

The first crash happened at a junction of the B4362 near Womaston, at 1745 BST on Saturday involving a pick-up truck.

The road was closed after the second crash on Sunday afternoon on the A483 between Dolfor and Llanbadarn Fynydd. No other vehicles were involved.

Meanwhile, a third motorcyclist was injured in a head-on crash on the A470 near Builth Wells on Sunday.

Dyfed-Powys Police appealed for witnesses to both fatal accidents to contact them.

In the first accident, the Honda bike was travelling east towards Presteigne when it was in collision with the Isuzu, which was turning right from a lane, say police.

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital in Hereford but was dead on arrival.

Unharmed

In the second crash, police are appealing for anyone who saw the silver Aprilla motorbike to come forward.

They are not releasing details of the motorcyclists until relatives have been contacted.

The third motorcyclist was injured on Sunday after a head-on collision with a car on the A470 at Cwmbach, between Builth Wells and Newbridge-on-Wye.

Dyfed Powys Police said the 37-year-old man's injuries were not thought to be life-threatening, and the driver and passenger of the car were unharmed.

Meanwhile in north Wales, a motorcyclist suffered serious spinal injuries and had to be cut free from his machine after a crash in Old Colwyn.

Anyone with information about the Presteigne crash is asked to contact Llandrindod Wells police station on 0845 3302000.